Factory Stereo Removal Issue

[BlueChariot]

I'm tryin to remove the factory stereo in my Vic, I picked up some removal tools and the left side is coming out but the right tool just slides out, and I can feel when it sets into where it should be yet it just comes out when I pull. Do the removal tools work on the same principles as key removal tools? If so I can just insert the tool and gently pry out the right side with a flathead.

 

[Original_Ranger84]

well if the factory tools are the U shaped ones or even just the side ones what I found is that it works WAY better if you put them in and then pull to the sides as you pull out. almost at 45 degree angles.

 

[RavoHimself]

yeah. you only want to put them in like 3/4" and then bend them outward to help push in on the tabs. i had a hell of time getting mine out untill i found the trick

 

[FlyinRyan]

It may seem weird, but I find pushing them apart was easiest.
I crossed my arms so my right hand pushed on the left tool and the left hand pushed the right tool.

Then I just started sliding my arms closer to my body and out she popped!

 

[BlueChariot]

We pushed them out like we should, i guess i just gotta keep tryin.